Buccaneers re-sign DL Da'Quan Bowers

Bowers has spent his entire career with the Bucs since being selected in the second round of the 2011 draft. He has totaled 66 tackles and seven sacks in 50 NFL games.

Trio of Buccaneers probables ready to roll in Week 13

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(11/30/2014)Three Buccaneers who had been deemed probable for the Week 13 game against visiting Cincinnati have been given the thumbs-up for action. They are defensive end Da'Quan Bowers (knee), safety Dashon Goldson (illness) and running back Charles Sims (ankle).

Sims, Bowers, Goldson among Buccaneers probables for Week 13

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(11/28/2014)The Buccaneers listed 10 players on its final injury report for Sunday's contest against Cincinnati. Defensive end Da'Quan Bowers (knee), safety Dashon Goldson (illness) and running back Charles Sims (ankle) were the only three players deemed probable.

David was the only player listed on the injury report. He came into the game questionable due to a hamstring injury. David was able to get through limited practice Wednesday, but did not participate in practice Thursday and Friday.

Buccaneers list three from defense questionable

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/12/2014)Buccaneers defensive linemen Da'Quan Bowers (abdomen) and William Gholston (shoulder), along with defensive back Bradley McDougald (knee) are all questionable for Week 2 against the Rams, despite all being full participants in practice Friday.

Da'Quan Bowers aiming to play Week 2

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(9/9/2014)Buccaneers defensive lineman Da'Quan Bowers said Tuesday he is optimistic about making his season debut Week 2 against the Rams after missing about a month due to a groin injury.

"I’ll practice and see how it feels," Bowers said, per ESPN. "Hopefully, there are no setbacks. If I can get some quality work in this week, we’ll see what happens."

"I think every day you don't practice, you're hurting your chances," Smith told the Tampa Tribune. "And we've seen enough to like Da'Quan a lot. But all the reps that he's not getting, someone else is getting them.

"The best way to beat your competition sometimes is just to stay on the field. You can't get Wally Pipp'd. Da'Quan is trying to get back, and again I think he has a future in the league, whether it be as a defensive end or a third-down rush-guy inside."

Bowers lost playing time and production in each of the last two years.

Bucs want Da'Quan Bowers to get in shape

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(6/6/2014)Buccaneers defensive end Da’Quan Bowers showed up to training camp out of shape last year and lost his starting job, according to the Tampa Tribune. Slowed by an unspecified injury this offseason, Bowers returned to workouts recently in far from ideal condition, the paper said.

"He’s not there yet," Bucs defensive line coach Joe Cullen said after a workout this week. "He’s got to get into great shape to be able to do those things (he’s capable of)."

"He's learning the system, and eventually, he'll get out there," coach Lovie Smith said per the Tampa Bay Times. "I know rehab is going well. He's a good football player, but he needs to prove it right now. He'll get an opportunity. A player like that should be able to excel in a defense like ours."

Contribution from Da'Quan Bowers would be a bonus

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(2/6/2014)The Buccaneers' new coaching staff says it has high hopes for defensive end Da'Quan Bowers, but "it will be a bonus" if the team gets any meaningful contribution from him moving forward, reports ESPN.com. Bothered by a knee problem last season, Bowers had seven tackles and a sack in 13 games and was unable to hold a starting job.

Joe Cullen believes in Da'Quan Bowers

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(1/30/2014)Buccaneers defensive line coach Joe Cullen believes he can help lineman Da'Quan Bowers, according to the Tampa Tribune.

"Some guys blossom early and some blossom late, and I studied Da’Quan really hard when he was coming out of college and so I’m really excited to work with him and see what we can do there,’’ Cullen said. Bowers has struggled since a knee injury during his senior season. Bowers looked like he was ready for a big year in 2013, but showed up to camp out of shape. Cullen believes Bowers has the skills to succeed. "I think he has the qualities to be a dominant defensive lineman. He’s big, he’s powerful, he’s strong, and those are all great qualities."

Da'Quan Bowers sent to I.R.

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(12/26/2013)Buccaneers defensive end Da'Quan Bowers has been put on the I.R.

Bowers is dealing with a knee injury. He missed Week 16 due to the injury. Bowers will miss Week 17, and will rehab in the offseason.

Buccaneers reveal inactives for Week 16

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/22/2013)Among the Buccaneers inactives for Week 16 against the Rams, three are sidelined as a result of injuries. Offensive lineman Carl Nicks (foot), defensive lineman Da'Quan Bowers (knee) and defensive back Mark Barron (hamstring) headline the team's inactive list.

Two Buccaneers ruled out for Week 16

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/20/2013)The Buccaneers ruled two players out for Week 16 against the Rams Friday, after they were unable to take part of practice throughout the week. Defensive lineman Da'Quan Bowers (knee) and guard Carl Nicks (foot) will both be sidelined for Sunday's game.

Seven Buccaneers record a sack vs. Bills

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/8/2013)The Buccaneers terrorized Bills quarterback EJ Manuel in Week 14, as they racked up seven sacks in a 27-6 win. Seven players took part in the sack party, with defensive end William Gholston standing as the only player to record more than one sack in the game.

Three injured Bucs able to take the field

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/8/2013)Of the four players from the defensive side of the field on the injury report for Week 14 for the Buccaneers, only one was forced to miss Sunday's game against the Bills. Defensive lineman Gary Gibson (calf) was inactive as a result of his injury.

Otherwise, the team's injured defenders were able to play, as defensive linemen Da'Quan Bowers (knee) and Akeem Spence (wrist), along with defensive back Darrelle Revis (chest, shoulder) are all active at kickoff.

Tampa Bay defensive line could be missing two

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/6/2013)The Buccaneers could be without defensive linemen Gary Gibson (calf) and Da'Quan Bowers (knee) in Week 14 against the Bills, as both are list as questionable for the game on Friday's injury report.

Bowers was a late addition to the injury report, as he was added Friday after being limited with soreness.

Two Buccaneers listed as questionable

Bowers is recovering from a concussion, and did not practice this week. Owusu has a foot injury, but was a full participant on Thursday and Friday.

Buccaneers mostly healthy on defense Thursday

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(10/24/2013)The Buccaneers defense is mostly in good shape for Week 8 against the Panthers, as only one player was sidelined due to injury. While defensive back Dashon Goldson (knee) was inactive, four other players were able to play through injuries.

Buccaneers release extensive injury report

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(10/23/2013)The Buccaneers released a long injury report for Thursday's game against Carolina. Guard Carl Nicks (foot) and running back Jeff Demps (groin) have been ruled out along with running back Doug Martin (shoulder).

Da'Quan Bowers feels Bucs' defensive line can be 'dominant'

"If I had to use one word to describe our front four this year, it would be 'dominant,'" Bowers said. "I think we have a dominant defensive line. I think we've worked very hard to become one of the focal points of this team and be the leaders on this team. Everything starts up front. If they can’t push the D-line, they can’t gain yards, basically. We've taken pride in run stop as well as pass rush. Everybody wants to talk about pass rush, but we take just as much pride in stopping the run."

Da'Quan Bowers not on first string

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(9/4/2013)The Buccaneers' first depth chart lists Daniel Te'o-Nesheim ahead of Da'Quan Bowers at defensive end, reports ESPN.com. Bowers, a second-round pick in 2011, "hasn't had the type of preseason the Bucs were expecting," the report said, adding the team wants him to step up and claim the starting job.

Bowers' charges reduced

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(4/11/2013)The charges on carrying a gun to an airport in New York have been reduced for Buccaneers defensive lineman Da'Quan Bowers. The Tampa Bay Tribune reports he was charged with disorderly conduct and will be fined.

Bowers arrested on gun charge

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(2/18/2013)Authorities say Buccaneers defensive end Da'Quan Bowers has been arrested at a New York airport after police found a loaded handgun in his luggage and charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. He was about to board a flight to Raleigh, N.C. from LaGuardia Airport when authorities say the loaded .40-caliber weapon was found during a search of his carry-on bag.